Unsolved crimes: Kelowna

You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers hope you can help solve by calling our anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.

 

CRIME: MULTIPLE BREAK AND ENTERS

DATE: December 2 – 8, 2013

RCMP FILE: 2013-67691

There has been a rash of break and enters in the lower mission and hospital area in the past couple of weeks. The suspect(s) seems to be breaking in through rear doors by prying them open or taking advantage of unlocked doors. The suspect may ring the doorbell before entering to ensure an empty home. In one case the occupant did not feel like answering the door and surprised the burglar in the kitchen. The man ran away before police could be called. In another instance a man took his dog out for a walk at 4:45 PM on December 4th and upon his return noticed a man in a red coat on a lime green Norco bike. It turns out the bike was his son’s that had just been stolen from his Cadder Avenue home, along with 40 watches, a Nintendo system, 2 iPods and miscellaneous cash and jewellery. At another address a girl was home and encountered the man in the house. He did not harm her and ran off. This man is described as 5’11”, short dark hair and wearing a black and red ski jacket.

If you know anything about this crime, or any other crime, call the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net. Your information will be kept confidential and could lead to a reward of up to $2000.00.

 

 

CRIME: MISCHIEF IN SPRING VALLEY

DATE: November – December 2013

RCMP FILE: 2013-65045, 68465, etc

Kelowna RCMP have been called to the Spring Valley area multiple times over the last couple of months. Police would like to identify a group of youths who have been wreaking havoc and costing homeowners a lot of money. The owners of a property on the 1500 block of Carshyl Court have had their fence kicked in and graffitied at least 7 times, fires have been set in garbage cans at the Spring Valley Middle School grounds and tires slashed on vehicles in the Ziprick Road area. Video captured from the school’s security cameras indicate the group consists of four young males and one female. Videos can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/crimestoppersnet

 

You can help catch these suspects and qualify for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.

This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.